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Bishop Gualtiero delivers homily on St. Francis of Assisi feast day

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Bishop Gualtiero delivered a homily for the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, addressing the faithful of the Diocese of Orvieto-Todi. During the service, the bishop spoke about the Church as the vineyard of the Lord, noting that both priests and the laity are called to serve with generosity rather than for personal interest.

The bishop highlighted the recent spiritual growth within the diocese, specifically mentioning the Convent of San Crispino. He identified the Venerable Gianfranco Maria Chiti, a friar who left military service to wear the Franciscan habit, as a recent example of the diocese's fruitfulness.

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